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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.16, 1,896.12 and 649

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.16, 1,896.12 and 649 is: 971.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.16 : 1,896.12 = 649 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.16/1,896.12 = 649/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.16x = 1,896.12 × 649
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.16x = 1,230,581.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,581.88/1,266.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.90

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